Fri March 09, 2018
Road Construction Workers Protest Unsafe Work Conditions
Road construction workers in Charlotte, N.C., are protesting unsafe working conditions, and want the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to do something. Protesters employed by Border Rebar said during a strike near I-77 construction zones March 8, that the company is mistreating its workers, WSOCTV reported....
Thu March 08, 2018
Durante Rentals and NY-NJ Takeuchi to Sponsor the 2018 Rockland County Excavator Safety Seminar Series
Durante Rentals and their earth-moving division, New York – New Jersey Takeuchi, are sponsoring this year's Hudson Valley Region Excavator Safety Seminar. The free event, hosted by Dig Safely New York, is taking place on Wed., March 14th, from 7:00 a.m....
Thu March 08, 2018
42 More Transportation Project Professionals Become 'Safety Certified'
Forty two individuals from 13 states, representing 13 companies have earned the “Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals” (SCTPP) credential so far in 2018, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation announced March 6....
Mon March 05, 2018
OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting in May
OSHA announced recently that it will start enforcement of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general, construction and shipyard industries on May 11, 2018. This timeframe will ensure that stakeholders are aware of their obligations, and that OSHA provides consistent instructions to its inspectors....
Thu March 01, 2018
NCCCO Introduces 'It's Not Worth the Wait' Program
Federal OSHA may have delayed its crane operator certification requirement for another year, but that's no reason not to pursue training and certification. That's the stark message from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), the nation's leader in accredited certification for crane operators and other personnel who work with and around cranes, in two publications the organization has just released....
Thu March 01, 2018
ALLU Announces Third Year Without Injuries
Factory and operational health and safety are increasingly becoming major issues for manufacturers of construction equipment. Finnish-based manufacturer ALLU, is pleased to announce that for the 3rd year in a row there have been no injuries at its Pennala manufacturing plant....
Wed February 28, 2018
New Dust Collection Systems Help Industry Stay in Compliance With OSHA's Silica Rule
On Sept. 23, 2017, OSHA began enforcing its Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard in the construction industry. As industry professionals work to comply with the rule, many companies have rolled out new and updated products to help keep dust levels down and workers safe, including these:Retrofit Dust Suppression Spray KitThis kit from Atlas Copco is made for handheld tools, and can be attached to the company's handheld breaker, rivet buster or chipping hammer....
Emily Buenzle - Mon January 22, 2018
CDC: Construction Workers See Highest Risk of Asthma-Related Deaths
A new CDC study has revealed that the construction industry has the highest rate of asthma deaths among men. The report covered 2015 data that showed that in the U.S., 3,396 adults died from asthma that year....
Fri January 12, 2018
Construction Safety Summit Coming to Central Oregon
The safety and health of workers in the residential, commercial, and industrial construction industries will take center stage during a two-day training conference in central Oregon. Topics covered during the Jan....
Tue January 02, 2018
OSHA Urges Workers Engaged In Snow Removal to Be Aware of Potential Hazards
With record snowfalls in Pennsylvania and Western New York, along with frigid temperatures in the Northeast and Midwest, OSHA is urging all those involved in snow removal and cleanup to take precautions and focus on safety....
